India Wins Inaugural Women's Blind T20 World Cup

India's women's blind cricket team claimed the inaugural T20 World Cup title on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Nepal in the final at Colombo's P Sara Oval. The triumph capped an unbeaten campaign for the Indian side, highlighting their dominance in the six-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, India restricted Nepal to 114 runs for five wickets in their 20 overs. Nepal's innings featured just one boundary, underscoring the Indian bowlers' tight lines and disciplined fielding. In response, India chased down the target with ease, reaching 117 for three in just 12.1 overs, with 47 balls remaining. Phula Saren anchored the pursuit with an unbeaten 44 off 27 balls, including four boundaries, guiding her team to a clinical finish.

The victory marked a perfect run for India, who advanced through the league stage without a loss. They began with a 10-wicket win over co-hosts Sri Lanka, followed by a 209-run thrashing of Australia, an 85-run defeat of Nepal, a 10-wicket rout of the United States, and an eight-wicket success against Pakistan. In the semifinals on Saturday, India overpowered...